Dr. Apex Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 The left hander before the carousel is the best! Its blind and only marginally slower than turn 1! Looking forward to getting back there this year, I realized how much I needed that familiarity while at vir last fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1647545496 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Haha, another victim falls prey to the road course addiction. my thoughts exactly. The left hander before the carousel is the best! Its blind and only marginally slower than turn 1! Looking forward to getting back there this year, I realized how much I needed that familiarity while at vir last fall. I almost rear ended a vette dropping down into thunder valley because he he slowed up cuz he couldn't see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx78 Posted April 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I almost rear ended a vette dropping down into thunder valley because he he slowed up cuz he couldn't see. Yea the blinds turns were fun. You just have to point the car in a direction and hope you remembered the correct one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1647545496 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Yea the blinds turns were fun. You just have to point the car in a direction and hope you remembered the correct one. if someone hasn't told you yet just look at the discoloration in the pavement and follow that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 all those mods on stock tune and FP. Man your getting really lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx78 Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 if someone hasn't told you yet just look at the discoloration in the pavement and follow that. Yea my instructor showed me that so thats what i was aiming for. I've now got most of the track memorized. So now i'll run the course and my lines in my head for the next time i'm there. Sadly i actually want more time on the track when its raining, so i can learn the wet line. all those mods on stock tune and FP. Man your getting really lucky! I try not to say that out loud. I still have a the stock DP so that keeps the boost from building to quickly, and running lean. I also have a Ultra gauge keyed to FP pressure and my fuel trims so i can keep an eye on everything. Depending on how long i decide to keep this car i may get a DP, CPE FP and a tune next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyster101 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 The wet line at Mid Ohio is easy, just stay off the dry line! FTW! I have spun off easily at Mid Ohio in the rain. Check out the 2 min mark: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2gpXwLIYh0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowBalt Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 I want to do this so bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Just installed my PSS10s this past weekend with the help of Patterson. Can't wait to get it on the track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 my thoughts exactly. I almost rear ended a vette dropping down into thunder valley because he he slowed up cuz he couldn't see. VIR has a corner like that just after the climbing esses that when it goes wrong it gets ugly fast as you have a lot more speed and the car wants to spin left and plow into the outside tire wall! I almost had a miata rear end me there as I was hesitant with such a fast blind corner! Car should be ready by june, seeing these pics is making anxious to get back out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx78 Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Yea i'm itching to get back out there too. I have to wait to get my fix though. AutoX does start back up until middle of next month and after that i should be able to get back to mid-ohio. All in all i'll probably miss two more AutoX events going to Mid-Ohio, should be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downingracing Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/AC4F035F-E39D-7899-F42724ED3BD57B11 Link to WOR Region SCCA PDX track day at Mid-Ohio on 5/20/11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx78 Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Hmmmmm i have to concider it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 SCCA is usually fine but honestly, I believe other clubs are better for casual drivers ...ie: non racers the PDX program is nice but it s not up to the level of other clubs' driver school programs like the PCA, BMWCCA, 10/10ths and NASA.....just my 2 cents but the SCCA's racing is undeniably some of the best racing for amateurs.....but it's aging quickly and losing favor to NASA in this region Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx78 Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 PDX is a good way for a AutoX person to get a taste of road racing(like me) to see if they want take it further. NASA, PCA, etc seem to be more focused in educating drivers down a structured path. From what i've seen you learn way more at these events than you will at a PDX but its to be expected. PDX is still a good opportunity to get some seat time, which is always going to help with the Driver Mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downingracing Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Sort of... Some of those other clubs are WAY behind when it comes to safety. No one personally makes a dime at an SCCA weekend. The person making those important decisions about how to handle a bad situation doesn't care about the 'money' that could be lost with shutting things down or taking longer for a cleanup. And some of those other clubs will charge you for any track damage that happens as a result of your 'off'. Hit a guard rail and get a bill for $700 to repair it. I've seen folks get a bill for $3k+ for an off. Also need to understand how some other clubs view damage that occurs on track (between drivers). There are a few groups out there with statements like "Any damage between cars is between the owners of the vehicles". Understanding the total liability policy provided by the sanctioning body is just as important. Some other clubs are better at PDX because that is all they do. When you have a 13/13 rule - that is not racing. NASA is huge for track days around here, but the real road race competition is in SCCA. I've known many folks who went over 'there' because it was so much better. They are almost all back now... I ran with them way back in the day and safety was about the worst I've ever seen. Went to several events since and have seen huge improvements, but not enough to make me bring my car(s) to their events. I guess it comes down to having a full understanding of the total package (risk/reward) for the group you chose to run with. I've made my decision for now but am always willing to give other groups a good look. I've had a few big crashes and need to know I'm the #1 priority for everyone there and that money will NEVER be thought about when making decisions for my safety. All just my .02 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrxRcr Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 I was looking to do a track day this year, what are the typical course fees and time on course with the different groups. Would anyone recommend one group over another? I need to upgrade my stock brakes before i do a track day though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx78 Posted April 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Depending on what club you run with, SCCA PDX, PCA, BMW or AUDI CC, fees can vary. from 200ish for one day to 370ish for two day events. As far as which group to run with, i've run with Scca during one of their PDX's and NASA's HPDE. PDX is a really good entry in to driving on a road course. NASA educates the driver more and works on a tiered system allowed you to do more on the track the higher you go. For me i'll do PDX's for seat time but HPDE's to learn more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 I was looking to do a track day this year, what are the typical course fees and time on course with the different groups. Would anyone recommend one group over another? I need to upgrade my stock brakes before i do a track day though. My old roommate had an 09 wrx, he had 3 brake fires on that car. You need MUCH better brakes than what that car comes equipped with. I would recommend at least track pads front and rear, dot 4 fluid, ducting(you can setup your own for cheap), and remove all the dust boots from the brakes as that will be what catches fire. Subaru dropped the ball on that car by making it as fast as the sti but with base model brakes. Most events running a weekend will cost about $300 on average and fuel will cost that much at the rate it's going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx78 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Someone posted up some more shots from that weekend http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/j2onlineaccts/Wheels/5648080438_a70d51b660_b.jpg http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/j2onlineaccts/Wheels/5647297197_2e62e87eb9_b.jpg http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/j2onlineaccts/Wheels/5647347639_4401dbb42a_b.jpg http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/j2onlineaccts/Wheels/5647687964_2721483268_b.jpg http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/j2onlineaccts/Wheels/5647732868_27006c496a_b.jpg http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/j2onlineaccts/Wheels/5647360393_b0bc11362d_b.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy chan Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Nice! Love seeing mazdas on the track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx78 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Thank you, It was lots of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Nice! Love seeing mazdas on the track! Mazdas at the track? Never! :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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